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Opinion: Illegal antiquities trade funds terrorism

The illicit trade in antiquities is a worldwide epidemic on the list with drugs, weapons and human trafficking but is rarely talked about.

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Iraq's relics go digitalupdated: Tue Dec 01 2009 15:08:00

Iraq's National Museum is partnering with Google to offer a virtual tour of the museum. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.

Iraq's national museum to lure 'virtual visitors'updated: Tue Dec 01 2009 15:08:00

It houses some of ancient Mesopotamia's rarest artifacts, but what is even harder to find at Iraq's National Museum are visitors.

Iraq's National Museum re-opens 6 years after lootingupdated: Fri Apr 03 2009 07:04:00

Iraq's National Museum re-opened to the public Monday, nearly six years after it was pillaged in the chaotic days following the fall of Saddam Hussein.

Iraq museum reopensupdated: Fri Apr 03 2009 07:04:00

Iraq's National Museum reopens after it was pillaged following the fall of Saddam Hussein. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.

Time.com: Resurrecting the Baghdad Museumupdated: Wed May 07 2008 13:15:00

The looting of the institution was one of the great tragedies of the war. But very slowly, pieces are returning. And in the shadows, there are hints of glory

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